BSc Criminology

The University of Reading offers a BSc in Criminology - an interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on crime and the response to crime from different angles. This course is designed to help students understand crime from legal, social, and personal perspectives and prepare them for careers in a variety of sectors concerned with justice and society.Course Content: The content of the course is divided into three parts, each covering different aspects of criminology. The first part provides a foundation in contemporary criminological theory, the second part delves into the causes and prevention of crime, while the third part explores the criminal justice system.Key Modules: The course comprises various modules such as Understanding Crime and Non-mainstream Criminologies; Policing and Police Work; Desistance, Reentry and Rehabilitation; Gender and Crime: Theoretical Perspectives; Crime, Media and Culture; Immigration, Crime and Citizenship.Accreditations: While this course isn't specifically accredited, the University of Reading is itself established and recognized as a leading institute in the UK and worldwide.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a variety of careers including those in the criminal justice system - such as roles within the police, prison and probation services - and wider roles within in social work, community development, local authority, and support services.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.